Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Winkl.) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8(4): 391 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035521
Common Names
- Leuzea integrifolia
- Whole-leaved Leuzea
- Integrifolia Leuzea
Synonyms
- Stemmacantha integrifolia (C.Winkl.) Dittrich [unknown]
- Rhaponticum integrifolium C.Winkl. [unknown]
- Centaurea integrifolia B.Fedtsch. [illegitimate]
Description
Leuzea integrifolia (also called 'St. John's Wort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 m and has a woody rootstock. The leaves are opposite, sessile, and lanceolate-ovate in shape. The flowers are yellow and have five petals. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Leuzea integrifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, depression, and anxiety. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leuzea integrifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leuzea integrifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the rootstock or by seed. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers and is suitable for rock gardens.
Where to Find Leuzea integrifolia
Leuzea integrifolia can be found in the steppe regions of Kazakhstan.
Leuzea integrifolia FAQ
What are the medicinal properties of Leuzea integrifolia?
Leuzea integrifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.
What is the optimal growing environment for Leuzea integrifolia?
Leuzea integrifolia prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°C.
What is the flowering season of Leuzea integrifolia?
Leuzea integrifolia typically flowers in late spring and early summer.
Species in the Leuzea genus
Leuzea nana,
Leuzea caulescens,
Leuzea pusilla,
Leuzea acaulis,
Leuzea karatavica,
Leuzea cynaroides,
Leuzea berardioides,
Leuzea integrifolia,
Leuzea cynaroides,
Leuzea conifera,
Leuzea centauroides,
Leuzea pulchra,
Leuzea berardioides,
Leuzea insignis,
Leuzea lyrata,
Leuzea aulieatensis,
Leuzea australis,
Leuzea namanganica,
Leuzea exaltata,
Leuzea altaica,
Leuzea rhapontica,
Leuzea annae-bentiae,
Leuzea uniflora,
Leuzea nitida,
Leuzea carthamoides,
Leuzea longifolia,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,